Global Poultry Company "Aviagen" Plans to Invest Over $200 Million in Saudi Arabia to Establish a Major Poultry Project in Al-Jouf

Sources informed Al Arabiya.net that global poultry company Aviagen intends to invest more than $200 million USD in Saudi Arabia as part of a strategic project. The project aims to establish 11 Grandparent (GP) farms distributed across three independent locations in the Al-Jouf region during the first phase.
The company’s goal is to produce 15 million parent chicks annually, with potential for expansion in response to regional demand. This would enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a key regional hub in the poultry supply chain.
The source added that the project aims to make Saudi Arabia a regional distribution center serving the needs of the Gulf countries, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, and some nearby Asian markets.
Aviagen also plans to issue pre-approved health certificates with neighboring countries to facilitate export and import processes.
In addition to the GP farms, the project will include several supporting facilities such as:
• A dedicated feed factory
• An advanced central laboratory
• An independent and isolated hatchery
• A head office in Riyadh
• Centralized management and service units at each site
According to official data, Saudi Arabia aims to raise its self-sufficiency in the poultry sector to 80% by 2025. However, the most recent statistics published in March showed the rate currently stands at 72%.
It’s worth noting that Aviagen is one of the world’s largest poultry breeding companies, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, USA, with operational networks in the UK, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa. The company exports its breeds to 100 countries worldwide.
Source: www.alarabiya.net